Documents & Videos: knee hyperextension

• Let's Visit the Orthotist: a Kid's-Eye View

  This fun video, narrated by a child and featuring kids of various ages and abilities, helps kids know what to expect when visiting the orthotist. It's great for parents and practitioners to show kids ahead of their appointments.

• How to | Cut an AFO down to an SMO to test a lower level of support

  This how-to video narrated by Cindy Diener, CPO shows the process of cutting a DAFO 3 down to a DAFO 4 to test a lower level of support on a patient before ordering new braces.

• Case study | 6 yr. old boy - excess plantarflexion | Is he ready for SMO style braces?

  Jill Smith, PT, and Cindy Deiner, CPO, team together to determine if their young patient can tolerate a lower level of support in his next pair of DAFOs.

• Product video | JumpStart® Kangaroo®

  This product video looks at the features of the pre-fabricated JumpStart® Kangaroo®.

• Brace movement | DAFO 3 and DAFO 2

  This video demonstrates how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 3 as compared to the DAFO 2. Both braces are designed to block excess plantarflexion which can present as toe walking or knee hyperextension.

• Brace movement | DAFO 4 w/posterior strap

  This video demonstrates how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 4 with a posterior strap.

• Brace movement | DAFO 3.5

  This video demonstrates how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 3.5.

• Brace movement | DAFO FlexiSport

  This video demonstrates how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO FlexiSport.

• Brace movement | DAFO 3

  This video demonstrates how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 3.

• Brace movement | DAFO 2

  This video demonstrates how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 2.

• Brace movement | DAFO Tami 2

  This video demonstrates how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO Tami 2.

• Product video | DAFO 3

  This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated DAFO® 3.

• Product video | DAFO Tami2

  This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated DAFO® Tami2.

• Product video | DAFO 3.5

  This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated DAFO® 3.5

• Product video | DAFO 2

  This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated DAFO® 2

• Product video | DAFO FlexiSport

  This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated DAFO® FlexiSport.

• Before & After: knee hyperextension | DAFO FlexiSport

  This patient is wearing a pair of DAFO FlexiSport AFOs to control hyperextension. The DAFO FlexiSport has a semi-flexible posterior upright, providing graded resistance to plantarflexion/dorsiflexion.

• Product video | JumpStart Softback

  This product video looks at the features of the pre-fabricated JumpStart® Softback.

• Before & After | Knee Hyperextension | JumpStart Kangaroo

  In this before and after video, a young girl wears JumpStart Kangaroos to help control her knee hyperextension. The solid proximal-posterior upright of the JumpStart Kangaroo blocks her plantarflexion, preventing her from hyperextending at the knee. Because there is no proximal anterior strap, her leg is free to move into dorsiflexion.

• Before & After | Mild Knee Hyperextension | JumpStart Softback

  In this before and after video, a young girl wears JumpStart Softbacks to help control her mild knee hyperextension. The padded Dacron posterior strap resists her plantarflexion, reducing her knee hyperextension. The SMO design allows her leg to move freely into dorsiflexion.

• Before & After | Strong Knee Hyperextension | DAFO 3

  This before-and-after video shows a young patient with strong knee hyperextension wearing DAFO 3s. The solid proximal-posterior upright of the DAFO 3s block her excess plantarflexion, preventing her from hyperextending at the knee. Because there is no proximal anterior strap, her leg is free to move into dorsiflexion.

• Product video | DAFO FA & DAFO 3 comparison

  This product video compares the DAFO FA and the DAFO 3. Watch the video to see why it's important to know the difference.

• Article: Multiple Presentations and Therapy Goals

  A Dafo Dynamic article by Vicki Schwartz, PT and Loretta Sheldon, COA. A prime example how external circumstances can play a critical role in the brace selection process for multiple presentations.

• With you every step of the way

  A 30 second video featuring a patient at age 4, age 10, and age 15 wearing DAFOs every step of the way.

• Brace movement | DAFO 3 and DAFO 2 side-by-side comparison

  This side-by-side comparison shows how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 3 as compared to the DAFO 2. Both braces are designed to block excess plantarflexion which can present as toe walking or knee hyperextension.

• Brace movement | DAFO 2 and DAFO Tami2 side-by-side comparison

  This side-by-side comparison shows how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 2 as compared to the DAFO Tami2. Both of these hinged braces are designed to block excess plantarflexion while allowing free dorsiflexion.

• Brace movement | DAFO 3.5 and DAFO FlexiSport side-by-side comparison

  This side-by-side comparison shows how the leg and ankle move in the DAFO 3.5 as compared to the DAFO FlexiSport. Both of these leaf-spring style braces are designed to resist both plantarflexion and dorsiflexion. The DAFO FlexiSport is designed for bigger, more active patients, while the DAFO 3.5 is intended for smaller patients.

• Before and After | Mild toe walking | JumpStart Softback

  The soft durable pad and strap combination of the JumpStart Softback resist this child's mild toe walking while allowing him free dorsiflexion. He has a nice heel strike and his foot is held in a corrected position while wearing the JumpStart Softbacks.

• Before and After | Moderate toe walking | DAFO Softback

  The soft durable pad and strap combination of the DAFO Softback help this patient keep her heels down so she can achieve a good heel strike. Her pronation is corrected and she can access free dorsiflexion to help build strength and range.

• Before and After | strong toe walking | DAFO 3

  The solid proximal posterior upright of the DAFO 3 blocks this patient's plantarflexion, preventing him from going up on his toes. Because there is no proximal anterior strap, his legs are free to move into dorsiflexion. He has a nice heel strike and his feet are held in a corrected position while wearing the DAFO 3.

• The JumpStart Softback - A Quick Look

  Here's an introduction to the newest addition to the JumpStart line of orthoses, the Softback. Learn about how it's designed, who it's intended for, and how it helps.

• JumpStart Softback: Order Form and Product Information

  The order form may be completed electronically or printed and filled out by hand. Fast Fit order forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.